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astrictive, a. (n.)|əˈstrɪktɪv|
Also 6–7 adst-.
[f. L. astrict- (see astrict v.) + -ive, as if ad. L. *astrictīvus. Cf. F. astrictif, 16th c. in Littré.]
A. adj.
†1. Binding, obligatory. lit. and fig.
c1555Harpsfield Divorce Hen. VIII (1878) 155 Being a law astrictive and preceptive. a1659Osborn Machiavel (1673) 358 Becoming, like Juglers Knots, no ways astrictive to the more Potent.
2. Having a tendency to draw together or contract organic tissue; astringent, styptic.
1562W. Bullein Bk. Simples 67 b, This tree..is adstrictive of nature. 1601Holland Pliny II. 48 It is astrictiue and will strengthen a weak stomack. 1669W. Simpson Hydrol. Chym. 20 Vitriol..is also stiptick and astrictive.
B. as n. An astringent.
1657Tomlinson Renou's Disp. 607 So many astrictives. |